Water & Wetlands Seminar 2009

Biodiversity South West (Woodland Biodiversity sub-Group), in
conjunction with the Environment Agency and the Forestry Commission,
hosted a seminar on Tuesday March 31st 2009 on 'Woodlands and water:
understanding the role of woodland in flood mitigation and water
quality'.

This covered the link between woodland and water catchments, the role of
floodplain and other woodland types and will also look at mechanisms for
delivery, both existing and future projects.

It was an exciting opportunity to both discuss strategy and consider the
implementation process in an evolving area of woodland activity. It also
coincided with EA's consultation on River Basin Management Plans.
Outputs and presentations from the seminar can be viewed below.
Discussion will now be held to review these outputs and ensure that this
seminar was just the start of the discussion.

If you want to contribute to the Water Framework Directive consultation
please see links under Wet woodlands and the Water Framework Directive
on the agenda (Ben Bunting).